ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
ANI Logo
Menu
National

Seaplane pilot defines PM Modi as a good passenger

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 12 (ANI): John Goulet, the pilot of the sea-plane, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew, described him as a good passenger and termed it a historic moment.

ANI Dec 12, 2017 15:10 IST googleads

Seaplane pilot defines PM Modi as a good passenger

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 12 (ANI): John Goulet, the pilot of the sea-plane, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew, described him as a good passenger and termed it a historic moment.

Modi had visited the Dharoli Dam and the Ambaji Temple, on the banks of the Sabarmati River in a seaplane.

Speaking to ANI, Goulet said: "It was a very pleasing experience. I gave him (Modi) safety briefing. He is a very good passenger. Seaplanes are very common in many countries. It should be popular in India also as you have lakes, rivers and the coastal areas.

Captain John Goulet is a Canadian pilot and the President of Goulet Aviation Services. He has over 40 years of experience in international commercial aviation and subject matter expert.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi travelled in a sea-plane, which is the first-ever flight by such a craft in the country. His return journey would also be by the same seaplane.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had said that this is for the first time in the history of the country, that a seaplane would land on a water body.

Also, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday called Modi's seaplane journey a 'big revolution' in the field of transport.

He further informed that within three months, the central government would formulate its rules and regulations and start seaplanes' transport in different states of India by mid-2018.

When asked if Modi commuting through seaplane has to do anything with the Gujarat elections, Gadkari said, "As per rules and regulations, a Prime Minister can use any transport facility. It has nothing to do with the elections. If Rahul Gandhi wants he can also use it. There is no politics in it. In fact, I feel proud that the Prime Minister of this country took the trial."

The remaining parts of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, are slated to go for polls in the second and last phase on December 14.

The first phase of polling took place on December 9 and recorded a voter turnout of 68 percent.

Counting of votes and results would be announced on December 18. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Politics

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Singh said the opposition had sought permission to speak on the issue of LPG, but did not adhere to the subject.

Read More
Politics

29 lakh women received funds under Mahila Udyamita Scheme: Sarma

29 lakh women received funds under Mahila Udyamita Scheme: Sarma

"Till today, 29 lakh women have received the fund of the Mahila Udyamita Scheme. Today, this fund will be distributed in Sonai and East Goalpara constituency. A total of 33.50 lakh women will get benefits," Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters.

Read More
General News

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges citizens' support to tackle LPG crisis

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges citizens' support to tackle LPG crisis

In a post on X, Stalin stated that he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the relevant Union Ministers regarding the issue. He added that the state government held a consultation meeting yesterday under the leadership of R Sakkarapani to discuss strategies for addressing the gas shortage.

Read More
General News

Dubey submits notice to LS Speaker

Dubey submits notice to LS Speaker

Speaking to reporters, Dubey said that Parliament is not a "canteen" and questioned the conduct during a protest meant to highlight issues faced by the public. He stated that the demonstration was intended to raise concerns about LPG shortages affecting common people and that the government would respond to those issues.

Read More
Politics

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel distributes 40 EV cars to ITIs

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel distributes 40 EV cars to ITIs

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday distributed 40 electric cars to Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state in Gandhinagar to facilitate practical training in electric vehicle technology for trainees in the Motor Mechanic trade. During the event, the Chief Minister also inaugurated 50 Dhanvantari Arogya Rath and six Mobile Medical Vans to provide doorstep primary healthcare services to construction workers and labourers.

Read More
General News

PM Modi unveils India's energy strategy amid West Asia conflict

PM Modi unveils India's energy strategy amid West Asia conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a dual approach to energy security: boosting domestic infrastructure for wider access and promoting self-sufficiency to cut reliance on imports.

Read More
General News

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures energy supply

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures energy supply

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the country is successfully navigating the major disruption in global energy supplies following the West Asia conflict.

Read More
General News

“In 2026 elections, TMC will be uprooted”: Suvendu Adhikari

“In 2026 elections, TMC will be uprooted”: Suvendu Adhikari

BJP MLA and West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday expressed confidence that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would be defeated in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.

Read More
General News

BJP finalises 145 candidates, discusses 160 seats for Bengal poll

BJP finalises 145 candidates, discusses 160 seats for Bengal poll

According to sources, the meeting involved extensive discussions on around 160 Assembly constituencies across the state. During the deliberations, the party is learnt to have finalised candidates for nearly 145 seats, out of 294 assembly seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, marking significant progress in the selection process.

Read More
Politics

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 47,600 cr

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 47,600 cr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13-14 March. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay foundation stones, perform Bhoomi Poojan and flag off multiple development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.